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Synopsis

Based on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt is a mesmerizing, suspense-filled drama with riveting performances from Meryl Streep, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis that will have you pinned to the edge of your seat. Sister Aloysius Beauvier(Streep), the rigid and fear-inspiring principal of the Saint Nicholas Church School, suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive and popular parish priest Father Flynn(Hoffman). Looking for wrongdoing in every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she's uncovered the ultimate sin when she fears Father Flynn has taken a special interest in a troubled boy. But without proof, the only thing certain is doubt.

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Dave Calhoun

Empathy is one of the dramatist's slyest weapons and Shanley uses it wisely.

Andrew Sarris

John Patrick Shanley's Doubt left me less moved than querulously dissatisfied despite the impressive performances of Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis in all the key roles.

Tom Long

John Patrick Shanley the writer should never again hire John Patrick Shanley the director.

Roger Moore

Thanks to a nearly perfect cast, this provocative glimpse into the Catholic priest child-molestation scandal manages to be deeply disturbing on several levels.

Amy Biancolli

Doubt asks hard questions, and we dutifully squirm in reply.

Connie Ogle

Doubt is not exactly a tour de force, but the film succeeds on the wattage of its stars, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman, as a nun and priest at odds over an unspeakable suspicion.

Critic reviews

Dave Calhoun

Empathy is one of the dramatist's slyest weapons and Shanley uses it wisely.

John Patrick Shanley's Doubt left me less moved than querulously dissatisfied despite the impressive performances of Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis in all the key roles.

Great performances make this film I stumbled on this movie while scrolling through channels. Honestly I had never heard of it, and when I read the plot summary I thought it would be another diatribe against organized religion. I didn't expect to like it, but it was so well-acted that I want to see it again, partly because I missed the very beginning, but also because the more I thought about it the more questions I had. There were some truly unexpected plot twists- the cold, stern Principal was married before she became a nun, for one - and some scenes that were so well-done that I want to see them again. Viola Davis' performance, as the mother of a young black student the Principal fears has been abused by a priest, is both heartbreaking and horrifying. There is Doubt everywhere in this movie. The ending was something of an abrupt surprise, and I was left wondering about the characters and their motives...who were the good guys? What was the right thing to do? Well worth renting.

Wrenching Emotional Adventure Acting is not what Hoffman does; he takes possession of the persona he then exhibits, leaving as he always does, more unrevealed than displayed. Streep not up to his mastery; her character and the viewer alike are slighted but only compared to what PHS brings.

Well worth viewing I love Meryl Streep, and she did not disappoint! Although you never get a definitive answer about whether the priest is guilty or not, I loved the ending. We watched this in my college English class and when asked what we thought of the ending most thought she doubted her decision but she was doubting her faith. I was afraid about what was going to be viewed when our instructor told us the plot but it was never inappropriate.

Meryl Streep blows it away I did not think I would like this film but it really drew me in and it kept my interest until the end. The mental warfare between Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman reminded me of 2 seasoned prizefighters going toe to toe. Meryl Streep really stood out in this her performance was amazing.

Perfect adaptation of the play A year prior to the release of the movie, my regional theater put on a production of Doubt. I wanted to see the movie version, just as a comparison and I was not disappointed. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Meryl Streep do not disappoint with superb acting. My wife said it best, after the play she was certain she knew what happened; after the movie she had changed her mind. Hoffman's performance is one of his best. I remember hearing in an interview with Hoffman that the playwright told him, in confidence, what happened with the character. The audience will never know, and that's what makes it brilliant.

The best kind of movie is the movie you had low expectations for. Wasn't interested in watching this movie but gave it my attention and it didn't disappoint. Just curious, wonder what church would authorize this filming?

Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Meryl Streep are incredible. Meryl Streep gives the most beautifully grounded, completely centered performance in this. It could so easily have been a a stereotype. So easily been shallow. She just filled it in. The direction is stellar. Hoffman creates this inscrutable, often likeable often uncomfortable character who is still a fully realized human being. Miraculous... Amy Adams, though good,, is a bit of a lightweight here as is, shockingly, Viola Davis.

Worth watching This movie is tense from beginning to end. I love the story line but the ending seems to completely deflate all the effort put into the movie. With the decision she had to make there could be no doubt. I really wished the ending was different and that is why I did not give it 5 stars.

Incredible acting, powerful story The film precisely focuses on the feeling of doubt - and the certainty we can convince ourselves when we have to fill in the gaps with our own perceptions. Fantastic acting, and great story.

A memorable scene The absolute best scene in my opinion of this movie hands down is where Meryl Streep, and Philip Seymour Hoffman's characters have their last big argument (scene) which Truly Is the pure example of A+ outstanding top notch actors at their best. An incredible exchange by both actors.

Thinker I went to a Catholic school just like this when I was young and I have watched this movie probably 20 times. I still don't know what actually happened or who did what but it is a perfect representation of that type of school back in the 60s 70's. Great Movie